ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit to UM fans: Look at the positives

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit said on The Joe Rose Show (WQAM, 560-AM) that Miami Hurricanes fans should look at the big picture in the wake of Saturday's 41-3 blowout loss to Notre Dame.

"They have a really young team," he said. "People are more impressed with what they've accomplished. It's more about the whole season and that they're 4-2 and 3-0 in the Coastal Conference. North Carolina can't go to the postseason, so it's likely Miami or Duke in the ACC Championship game. So if I'm a Miami fan, I'm looking at the big picture instead of feeling that sting of 41-3. With everything Miami has got going on off the field, can you imagine if they get to the ACC championship game against Florida State?"

Herbstreit, however, thinks North Carolina will beat UM on Saturday. "[Ex-St. Thomas star] Giovani Bernard is a special back. QB Bryn Renner is a handful. They're a real talented team."